A few years back I wrote a blog on this wonderful website about the troubles I personally had with being a victim of peer aggression, and even with my depression. Since that post, life has been a roller coaster.

Unlike many teenagers, whom disturbed peer relationships turn towards deviant behaviour and often to the point of no return, my story is different. With dedication and hard work, I thankfully got my bearings right.

Horrible times teach important lessons for life

Through all the heart ache, baggage, and bullies, I learned that the lessons become more pronounced. The amount of lessons I've learned in my late teen years is more than most learn in their life. Man, I am living. Without all of those horrible times, I wouldn't be open minded, caring or even who I am today.

Well, I continued with online education, and graduated high school one year earlier than I would have at school with live classes! I am now enrolled in a community college close by, and have recently completed my first year at college! I am doing pre-nursing course. It is very exciting!

Where to go from here? I have only one more year left to complete the prerequisites for nursing course. Soon I hope to start applying for the competitive nursing programs. My goal is to become a registered nurse in the emergency room.

It was about four months ago in February when my depression turned so bad that it got my Mom very worried. She told me that I should seek therapy, and maybe also antidepressant medications if so advised. She added, "never hesitate to seek professional help in time of need". So I did, Mom knows the best.

Now at 19, I am healthy and happy with a positive attitude. Though I’m still trying to figure out where to go from here, go I will and fulfil my ambitions in life. I can do it, so can You. Just don't give up.